Farmland sales have fallen to a record low in the past 12 months, but value has reached a new peak.

Data from Ray White shows there just 5 408 transactions last year but farms are sitting at a national median price of around $10 000 per hectare.

Experts say drought affected farmers are hesitant to put their farms on the market while producers experiencing better seasonal conditions are wanting to hold on to their operations.

Rural Editor spoke with Elders General Manager of Farmland Agency and Agribusiness investment Mark Barber about the trends.

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National Rural News Monday February 23

In today's National Rural News: Trump administration to increase tariffs on imports, Salmon farmers subject to stricter reporting rules, promising findings out of Macadamia farms -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A new study has found there's been a major reduction in run off from Macadamia farms.

Orchards using Integrated Orchard Management systems are recording a 95% drop in soil loss and 70% less fertiliser nutrient runoff.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to the Macadamia Society's Industry Development Manager Leoni Kojetin about the findings.

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National Rural News Friday February 20

In today's National Rural News: Virtual fencing comes online in Victoria, coffee prices on the rise, call for grain donations -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A study warns climate change is driving-up the price of coffee, with higher temperatures putting pressure on production and reducing global supply.

When temperatures reach 30-degrees, coffee plants experience heat stress which can reduce yields and affect bean quality.

Rural Reporter Nelson Scott spoke to Climate Central's Doctor Kristina Dahl, about the situation.

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National Rural News Thursday February 19

In today's National Rural News: Agriculture Minister sidesteps questions about rising fees for exporters, wool growers cautiously optimistic about the industry's future, new funding to future-proof the wine industry -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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There's a sense of cautious optimism in the wool industry after a strong start to the calendar year for the wool markets.

Wool prices have surged 42% in the past 12 months and growers are hopeful the trend will continue, with tighter supply has pushing up prices, as national production levels fall.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Wool Producers Australia Chief Executive Jo Hall about the market trends.

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